Ohio State’s 6’8” Freshman Forward Who Dominates the Glass and Finishes with Power
Amare Bynum, Ohio State’s 6’8”, 220-lb freshman forward, averaged 9.7 points and 4.9 rebounds per game in the 2025-26 season while starting 24 of 34 games and leading the team with 37 dunks [1][2][3]. His differentiators include elite finishing power near the rim (50.6% FG), durability (played all 34 games), and a high-intensity, physical style that makes him a reliable interior presence [2][3][9]. Though he showed occasional inconsistency in perimeter shooting and had brief health concerns (listed questionable vs. Purdue, but active vs. Michigan State), his rebounding intensity, defensive versatility at PF/C, and March highlight-reel finishes signal rapid growth [3][4][5]. Bynum is a strong fit for teams needing a wiry-strong, high-motor forward who can protect the rim, finish through contact, and elevate in clutch moments—and he’s returning for the 2026-27 season [4][9].
